Loving Leopard

leopard dress

H&M dress (sold out, similar here & here)  / sheer black tights / Payless cap-toe heels (sold out, similar here)  / F21 earrings (similar)  / Revlon lipstick in “Ravish Me Red”

I’ll be the first to admit that I used to be very intimidated by leopard print. I thought that I was too young-looking to pull it off. Then I started slowly buying a few leopard pieces and ended up really liking how they looked on me. In addition to a cardigan, scarf, and a few other items, I picked up this long-sleeve dress from H&M back in the fall. I was drawn to this piece because of the sleeves and hem length- it was revealing enough that I don’t look like a Grandma, but it covers enough up so I can wear it during the winter. It truly fits to my body shape and almost gives the illusion of curves to my curvless frame (almost!) It’s no secret I love H&M, but the fit of this dress just makes me love them even more. Any store that has pieces that are tailored to petite women gets my vote! I paired the bold dress with simple, straight hair, a pop of red on the lip and some basic black heels. I wanted the print to take center stage, so I left the rest fairly simple. Ignore my squinting- I have terribly sensitive eyes!

cheetah dress

h&m leopard

girl in leopard dress

 

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  • siddathornton

    that dress looks great on you!

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      aw thank you !

  • FierceandFashionable

    Love the leopard print on you! What a pretty dress!

    xo MichelleFierce & Fashionable

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      thanks Michelle!

  • Heather

    Well hello bombshell :)  You look gorgeous in this dress – and the red lips are PERFECT!

    XOwww.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      Thank you so much Heather!

  • http://twitter.com/KenzeLee Mackenzie Lee

    Va Va Voom! Love this look Rach! You look gorgeous and it’s no secret I love leopard!

    X Kenziewww.CaveGirlintheCity.com

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      Thank you so much, you are the best!

  • http://feathersfreckles.blogspot.com Feathers & Freckles

    You look great in leopard! 

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      Thank you!

  • nikicaron

    You look gorgeous!!!  I love this dress on you!

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      Thanks pretty!

  • http://www.facebook.com/nicky.piecesofme Nicky PiecesOfme

    Hi amazing look :)
    if you like we can follow each other

    Pieces of Me… Nicky

  • A J

    SEXY LADY!!! You look amazing in this dress, I have no idea how you could ever think you would look like a grandma!!!!! Love it! I bet it would be fun to wear this a little more casually too, like with a blazer and some riding boots? Rock that leopard print girl!

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      Aw I’m blushing- thank you so much!

  • aloynd

    Sexy mamma! You look amazing and not at all too young for leopard.
    xo Annie
    newenglandromance.blogspot.com

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      Thank you Annie :)

  • Dina Karivalis

    Cute dress, I love finding great stuff in H&M.  Happy weekend!
    xo Dina
    Sweetest Somethings

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      Thanks! H&M is the best!

  • http://twitter.com/AshNFashn AshNFashn

    I’m so happy you’re not intimidated by leopard any more! Look at you – so gorgeous!! 

    xo Ashleyhttp://www.ashnfashn.com

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      Aw thanks Ashley!!!

  • Sharon S

    Looking hot in the leopard, Rachel!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart  

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      Thank you Sharon! <3

  • http://www.rachelslookbook.com/ Rachel

    Hey there SEXY! :) ;) OW OW! You look amazing in leopard print! Love this dress and super sad it is sold out! I’ve kind of been looking for a full leopard dress (not number one on my list but if I find an amazing one I’ll want it) and this one is so amazing!

    Happy Friday! Hope you have a great weekend!

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      hahaha thank you! I’ve seen similar options out there- good luck!

  • Kristina Anderson

    Omg love this dress!  It looks great on you, and I like that you paired it with a simple red lip.

    Kristina

    Kristina does the Internets

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      thanks Kristina!

  • http://www.champagneandboxedwine.com/ Casey

    Ah! Hi hottie! I love the dress!  You look gorgeous and the dress is so cute! I’m actually really disappointed it sold out. I tend to steer away from leopard print because I look like Sporty Spice but I love this dress haha! xo

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      IM DYING hahahah you rock!

  • Ashley

    Oh my gosh Rachel, you look so gorgeous!  You definitely shouldn’t be intimidated by leopard.  It can be done the right way at any age and you are showing how it’s done!

    xo

    Ashley

    Southern (California) Belle

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      Thank you so much <3

  • fromproseccotoplaid

    Stunning!!!! Have a great weekend! xo, Julie
    http://www.fromproseccotoplaid.com

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      You too Julie- thanks so much!

  • Whitney D

    you are so cute :)

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      Thank you :)

  • http://dcinstyle.com/blog/ Elena

    You look truly beautiful!!!! Happy New Year Rachel!
    Elena
    http://dcinstyle.com/blog/

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      thanks so much Elena!

  • http://purecanesugarfashion.wordpress.com/ Pure Cane Sugar

    I absolutely love the leopard print – so cute :)
    ♥ xoxo Cori
    http://www.purecanesugarfashion.wordpress.com

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      thanks Cori!

  • Allison Jordan

    Holy hot body! You look AMAZING in this dress!  Love the print and the fit, and I love that you look so good without letting it all hang out.  Love it!

    Corbynn
    thesistersinthecity.com

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      Oh my gosh, I’m blushing- thank you!

  • http://lyssbarn.com/ Allyssa

    You look gorgeous Rachel!! 

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      thank you <3

  • http://urbanumbrella.blogspot.com/ Bree

    Such a beautiful dress, loving it! The print is gorgeous and it fits you perfectly! 

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      Thanks Bree!

  • Jessica

    Cute!! I’m also loving leopard right now! :)

    http://www.highheesltosneakers.com

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      Thanks Jessica!

  • Olivia

    I love leopard print! That dress is great!

    xo Olivia
    go for the glam

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      aw thanks Olivia!

  • http://twitter.com/bongsbelleza Ayantika

    awesome outfit. Wanna follow each other? :)
    Love,

    Bong’s Belleza

  • http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/ Shannon Heart’s

    That dress looks amazing on you!  I’m always a fan of leopard print.  So classic, with a touch of sass.  :)
    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      thank you :)

  • http://twitter.com/KellyAnnNYC Kelly Ann

    This dress is absolutely stunning!

    xxKellySparkles and Shoes 

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      thanks Kelly!

  • Kristin

    ummm, so AMAZING you look SO SO GOOD! I’m jealous of your bod! You look beautiful as usual darlin’!

    Kristin
    xxx

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      thank you so much, but YOU look amazing and shouldn’t be jealous of anything! <3

  • http://www.crazystylelove.com/ Jenny Lauren

    That dress is gorgeous on you!  Leopard definitely does not age you.  I just love leopard and honestly believe it acts as a neutral.  Happy New Year!!

    xo Jennyhttp://www.crazystylelove.com

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      thank you so much Jenny!

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